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GLADKES NEW Department.
This Spring | open
CARPETS and H0USE.HQRNISlING GOODS.

Il
| wish to announce the factin
plain and simple language, as l
wish to be clearly understood
when l say, that I enter broad
field of legitimate competition,
untrammeled by entangling alli-
ances of any character. Count
me out of any combination to
keep the prices up. l bought my
goods at very low figures, and
intend to sell them as low as
possible. How low, you shall be
the judge, when you compare
my goods and prices with those
to be found elsewhere. have
in stock Carpets of all descrip-
tons. Styles to suit everybody.
Carpets for the kitchen, and car
pets for the finest parlors. What
do you think of a handsome
Brussels carpet at soc. yard.
This has never been done in this
city before now. invite you to
come and see them. Hall Car
pet Stair Carpet, Oil Cloths, Lii
noleum, &c.. &C., &c. House
Furnishing Goods of all descrip-
tons. All, all are here, and at
prices calculated to astonish,
amaze, surprise, and delight,
those who have been in the past
paying fancyprices for the above
named goods.
MATTINGS! MATTINGSI
Just received, a very large stock
of plain and fancy Mating, and
my prices are lower than ever.
Dry Goods and Millinery.
have the handsomest stock
in this line ever exhibited in this
market. All the new novelties
can now be seen on my coun-
tiers, and nothing will be left I'M
done to suit the taste and pock-
ct of all who come to my estab-
lishment. Satteens, Lawns, and
Percales, all of the best and new
est styles. Some French designs
very pretty.
We are now exhibiting a nelO and handsome
LINE OF MILLINERY,
Flowers, Ribbons, Silks of all descriptions.
and you VIII be pleased to see our Parlor that
Ee nave arranged for selling and exhibiting
these handsome goods.
In conclusion, 1 will simply say that any
one with half an eye to business, can see at
nee from the great variety of goods l carry
That can afford to sell goods very low. and
having no Partners TO diUide aOit1t, I can afford
TO sell al half the profits that some are bound 10
get IN order to make as much as do. These are
simple facts not 20 be forgotten.
have also added in stock Window Shades.
curtains, Curtain Pol es, and Upholstery Goods
VI all descriptions, which propose to sell at
Wholesale or RelaiL. Curtains made to order,
10 ut any window. Wehave all the material to
do any sort OF work in this line. also propose
10 make and lay carpets. Oil Cloths, and Limo
cum at very low figures. All work done by
me, 1 1DdTrdnt to glue satisfaction or no choroe.
iavors, and hoping that you will do all that
you can for me in my new enterprise,
am yours, respectfully.
G. A, GLADKE.
Owner aad Proprietor of the
Grand Double Store.
We have been awarded tho Agency of DIR.
ScOtts Electric Corsets. which have performed
more wonderful cures than anything else I'M
Ter the sun. Life, Health, Elegance, and Du-
rabiGty are all combined in this excellent ar
ticIe, and GLADKE'S Is the only House in
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For the prettiest Satfeens, go to


A WORK CT ART.-Mr. ]. T. Ewing Of North
River district Is genius with his penknife.-
Taking dogwood sapling with no instrument
but his knife. guided by his native genius. he
has carved upon completed walking cane
much that is unique in art. The names OF all
the Presidents and scores ofnationai and noted
men in politics, science. agriculture. literature.
etc. requiring 7Sl words intersperaed with go
figures representing real and mythical events
in history. The members of Congress from
Virginia, distinguished Northern and Southern
generals, and many historical names are upon
the scrolls which are harmoniously entwined
around the native forest wood upon which he
has rought the ideal into real expression.
Mr.. II. B McFall. of Mt Scion. exhibited this
cane on the Court-Green Monday. hisgenius
is candidate for Office being an independent
Republican candidate for commissioner Of the
revenue in his district as will be seen by his
announcement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-27
THE DEmocRAr1c PRIMARY.

Hitherto no primary vote has reached any
thing like the proportion in numbers of that
counted on the 2lst instant by the County
Democratic Committee. In the regular cleo
ton for Commonwealth's Attorney held when
Capt. James Bumgardher. Jr., and Meade F.
White, Esq.,-both popular and representative
men of their party and personally strong with
the masses-were opposing candidates. their
combined vote was only 1856 more than the
vote received by White in the late primary
election.
3.0s2 primary votes were cast Compare this
with the following pollings at regular cleo
tions:-
In 1884, Cleveland received 4, 104. In 1885, Lee
for Governor, received 1887. In 1886. for Con-
gress Bumgardner received 3.l6l.
THE VOTE BY DISTRICTS.
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For the SPKCTAToR1
Taxpayers. Take Notice.
ATLANTA, GA.-sTAUNTON, VA.

Under prohibition rule in Atlanta, although
the rate of taxation was reduced from 40 to 30
cents on the 500, thetreasurer recently report
ed to the city authorities surplus of $50. 900 in
the treasury. after paying all matured liabili-
tiles of the city.
Staunton under bar-roon,7ruze, and since the
defeat of "local-option," the city fathers found
it necessary at their meeting last week to in
crease the rate of taxation from 10 to 81 25 on
the $780, in order to meet the increased ex-
penses of the city.
These facts speak for themselves without
further comment. Thu wsy-faring man, &C.,
need not err therein.
Gentlemen why did you not try the expert
ment of high license (as your friends favored
it), instead OF increasing the tax rate.
j. w. N.
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of Memorial Committee.

The Memorial Committee held a meeting at
the hall of the Stonewall Band on last Thurs
day evening, the 2lst, at which were present
Messrs Mcfarland, Hamilton, Webb, Haines,
smith, Van Pelt and Barkman. Among the
business transacted, 1t was decided to invite
the cadets of the virginia Military Institute at
Lexington to attend and take part in the ex-
ercises: also to invite the colored brass band
and military to take part.
Messrs Mcfarland, Hamilton, Beverly Esk-
ridge, j. A. Cooke, Splitter and e. I. Jones were
appointed a committee to solicit funds to en-
terrain strangers. of whom there will probably
be large number present, including several of
the bands from the county, and the cadets from
the military schoo, at Fort Defiance. and the
Va. Military Institute at Lexington, and to en-
terrain all these people about 500 is required.
The ladies contemplate holding bazaar or fes-
tival In the skating rink on the 9th of June, for
the benefit Of the monument fund. and if they
do arrangements will probably be made to
dine all those from aboard, with the ladies, at
the rink, and if any money remains unex-
pended after paying all expenses it will be
donated to the monument fund. This ia q
worthy obj ect and we trust our citizens will
contribute literally when the committee call
on them, for as shown above, their contribu.
tions are made to do double duty. The county
people are also invited to contribute, either
money or provisions. either of which may be
left with any OF the committee.
An excellent suggestion was made In regard
to the order OF ex ercises, which was to the eff
feet that after the parade and the decorative
ceremonies, the meeting return to the Opera
House to listen to the addresses, as being much
more comfortable both TO audience and speak
ers than standing around in the hot sun when
but few pay any attention to the speaking from
sheer discomfort. The committee took no ac-
ton on this question, but laid 1t over until the
next meeting. The plan seems to us a good
one and we trust they will decide to adopt 1t.
In due time, committee will call on our
business men to try to induce them to close
their places of business for couple of hours,
SO that all may take part in or witness the
parade and exercises. We trust that this rea-
sonable request will also meet with a liberal
response and that nothing will be left undone
to make the day a complete success in every
respect,
CIT TDr/ xyrr ,r,,cy<
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CANDIDATES CHOSEN.
County Officers.
Circuit Clerk N Ryan.
County Cierk-W A Burnett.
Common wealth's AttOrney-M White.
Treasurer Treasurer- ) n s MeFsrland.
PASTURES DISTRICT.
Supervisor. II Seig ;Com. Revenue, W T
Lightner: Com. Roads, N Wilson; Magis.
Constable, G F Smith,
MIDDLE RIVER DISTRICT.
Com. Revenue. W II Moorman; Com. Roads,
Christian Eakle; Constable. N Q Watts.
BEVERLY MANOR DISTRICT.
Supervisor. W Todd; Com. Revenue. W A
Wilson; Com. Roads. w H Bailey; Magistrates,
] II Lickliter, Geo Harlan, A D Tribbett; Con-
stable. j NJ CARRIER.
RIvERHEADs DISTRICT.
Supervisor, Thos M Smiley; Com. Revenue,
c9 Gae Wm D. ey
Fix; Constable. John Lightner; Overseer Poor,
A Blauth,
SOUTH RIVER DISTRICT.
Supervisor, M w Quarles; Com. Revenue. W
trates, j W Churchman. II Leonard, John Ohm
Hunler; Constable. Curd.
NORTH RIVER DISTRICT.
Supervisor. VIM b Gamble; Com. Revenue,
VIM vHisf p;;. Com Beads Todd Magis
stable, John CARRIER: Overseer Poor, ] w Eel
lers.
THE VOTE BY DISTRICTS,
Beverly Manor.-Circuit Court Clerk, N
Clerk W Burnstt* 256; Com. Attorney. M F
White. 81; Sheriff. T. R N Speck* $780, Treasur-
! n Netherlands 255; Supervisor, ] W Todd+
Roads. W b Bailey* 247; Justices 81 ] M Lick
liter* $50. Geo Harlan* 245. A b Tribbett& 24s.
Middle River- Circuit Court Clerk, j N Ryan
255; B Woodward 2S9; County Clerk. W A
Burnett $685. Com. Attorney, M F White SO
Sheriff: B Speck 500; Treasurer. J N McFar-
land 5l2; supervisor, q McCueln& Com. Reve-
nue.. w Moorman* 3l2. N Patterson 2O6:
Com. Roads, G Eakle sos; Constable, N Watts
South Riner-Clrcuit Clerk, Ryan 22s; B
rom. Attorney. M F White $685. Sheriff T r N
Speck 1858; Ire surer, Mcfarland 1858; Super
visor, N " Quarles 1867; Com Revenue W L
Magistrates, w Churchman 365. NJ L Leon
1865. Jno Hunter 1872; Constable, A H Curd 854
Woodward 81; County CLERK, w A Buruett 4l9;
Com. Atty. White 400; Sheriff. speck, 403; Trea
surer. Mcfarland 4O7; supervisor. w Gam be*
Vigar* 754, Wheeler so. L Shutting 70;
John Gurley 10; Com. Roads, ] Z Todds 204, G
s S RnSa 2 Magstsatss
Jacob w Goods l73, w Hopeweli l3l, w D
Clarke rs; Unstable, Jas W Barton 178 j 8 Gar
be- lS5. Cramer "a; 0verseer Poor. W Eel.
Riuerieads- Circuit Clerk, Ryan 1892. B
Woodward l64; County Court, VIM A Burnett
534; Com wealths Attorney, Meade White
526; Sheriff, T R Speck 529 Treasurer,
Mcfarland 534; Supervisor. T Smiley 53; Com
missioner Of the Revenue, J Wilson 527;
Commissioner OF Roads J Lilleys $50, W
Hamilton 184; Magistrates, W W Gale. 535. VIM
Taliaferro 532. W Fix 5S4; Constable, s
Lightner* 385. M G Kerr 1885, Overseer Of the
Poor. A Blauth 534.
Pastures-Circuit Clerk. J N Ryan 202 B
Woodward 14S; County Clerk, Burnett37l; Com.
Atty, White $40; Sheriff, speck 1853; Treasurer,
md Fl u 10 Gnr1,
Revenue, W T Lightners ia, D F Hoover ri liz.
G JORDAN Is; Com. Roads, D N Wilson 1850;
Magistrates. J Guy liz. Z Wilson Sc, o
Bare IS.
Slaunton-Circuit Court Clerk, Ryan 39l,
Woodward 1877; Sheriff, T r N Speck SIS
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COUNTY CoURT-JUDGR STOUT PREsIDING.-
The Court was opened promptly at 10 O'Clock,
Monday morning, and the special grand jury
Instructed as to their duties.
Liquor licenses were granted as follows: To
James T. @ uinland. near Blue Ridge Tunnel !;
James Steele, Greenville David Beard q SOD.
near New Hope. the privilege to retail; and 10
Maryatt Steele. Midway. bar-room and retail.
The applications for liquor-license by 7. Il.
Trice, and Samuel w. Nichols, Buffalo Gap
were continued to the 30th.
Admi nistration was granted TO Alexander
Kerr upon the estate OF Peter ]. Link; to Henry
g. Barnhart on Amanda Conners estate Win
will annexed; to John A. Spencer upon that Of
Polly Hart with will annexed. The estates OF
Mary E. Moore and Henry johnson were COM
mitted to the Sheriff.
The will of VIM. W. Montgomery was admit
ted to probate, his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth G..
Montgomery, qualifying as executrix.
Hendren v. Bell was appointed guardi an OF
Miss Betty P. Silling, and j. SHELTON Boes OF
samI B. Boes, and samI Powers OF Maggie o.
Powers.
Rev. Silas d. SHELTON. U. B. Church, received
authority to administer the rites of matri-
mony.
h. Peyton Gray, of Harrisonburg, was admit.
ted to practice law.
Indictments were made by the Special Grand
Jury as follows -
Thos. Breeder (white) for horse-stealing.-
Adam Dorcas (colored). two cases, breaking
into and burning the store-house of Harner &
Berry at Dooms' Station, s. " R. r. Two in
dictments each against Charles Venable and
Preston Johnston (both colored) for burning
personal property end the barn Of VIM. B.
Glover
The following prisoners under Indictment
were tried second day of the term -
David A. FUR (white) indicted some months
since for horse stealing, same offence. second
conviction. fifteen years in the Penitentiary, to
which will be added five years. making in all
twenty. Adam Dorcas for house-breaking and
burning, years in the penitentiary for the
first, and 10 for the second offence. Thos.
Breeder, horse-stealing 9 years in the peni-
Tertiary.
The case of Fanny Page (colored) under In
dictment for house breaking will be called to-
day.
The trial of Venable and Johnston will take
place at this term of the court.
Monday, the Court announced that being in
terested in the matter of the petition Of W. F.
Fretwell and others for bridge over Middle
River. when the case comes on for trial, anoth-
er Judge will be req Vested to sit.
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-sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERT

SUFFOLK. NANsEMoND Co., Va, April
19.-Last night q cyclone visited this Sec
ton with fatal and destructive effects. Its
track was about hundred yards wlds.-
The house of John Wright, six miles north
of Suffolk, on the Norfolk and Westel n
Railroad, was completely demolished. Mr..
Wright and his wife and young sister and
Mr.. James Luke were in the house at the
time. Mrs. Wright and Mr.. Luke were
killed, the young girl fatally injured and
MIR. Wright seriously hurt. Much other
damage was done to property along the
path of the cyclone,
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A CARD.-I take this method of notifying
my friends that I am no longer candidate
for the office of Commissioner of the Revenue
in Beverly Manor District. had been led to
believe that the mass of the Democratic party
was opposed in the present canvass, to any
plan for ruling out candidates. but rather IA
vored a free fight. This. in connection with
the great advantage possessed by the present
incumbent, decided me not to submit to the
primary. But the primary vote proved to be
very large one. Not being willing to antag-
onize the majority in my own party, have
determined to withdraw.
]. EMMETT GUY.
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A PULPIT BIBLE FOR THE SECOND PREsBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH.-During the morning SER
vices of last Sabbath at the Second Presbyter-
ian church, new and elegant large Bible was
| observed on the pulpit edesk from which the
scriptures were read. DIR. Halves stated that
1t was the gift of a lady friend who preferred
that her name should not be announced and
that she was not a member of the congregation
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-27

Perhaps no local disease has puzzled and
baft1ed the medical profession more than nasal
catarrh. While not Immediately fatal 1t. is
among the most distressing, nauseous and dis
gushing Ills the flesh is heir to- and the records
show very few or no cases of radical cures OF
chronic catarrh by any OF the multitude of
modes of treatment until the introductio OF
Ely's Cream Balm few years ago. The sue
cess of this prepation has been most gratifying
and surprising.
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GooD HIT.-A Presbyterian Elder, who
took an active part in favor of license at the
recent election in Staunton, meeting a minig-
ter of another denomination, exultantly
greeted him with the remark, 'We beat your
The minister replied, "Yes, but the people are
growing better and are becoming better in
formed, and we will beat you next time"
Whereupon the Elder said, "You will find
that difficult job, quite an uphill business"
To which the minister replied, Eyes for we
have to contend against the world, the flesh.
the devil. and Presbyterian Elders"
The Elder had nothing more to say and the
colloquy closed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-27

ANSWER TO CoNUNDRUM.-STAUNToN VA,
April 20 1851 have just observed the conun-
drum in your valuable paper and think the
parallel so just and true that it is pleasure to
reply.
Antseus, as we know. was a mighty giant
and wrestler, whose strength was invincible.
He compelled all strangers to wrestle with
him, and when thrown, he derived fresh
strength from each successive contest.
So with the cause of prohibition in Staun-
ton, for though defeated, it seems to gain
strength from the recent contest.
Very Respectfully,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-27

STAUNToN ARTILLERY THE NATIONAL
DRILL.-First Lieut.. d. O'Rork and Second
Lieut.. VIM. G. Kinney have been examined
and approved proficient in tao les and COM
missions issued accordingly. Capt. Long has
placed the company under course of instrue-
ton and discipline with the view of entering
the National Military eneampment and COM
petitive drill at Washington. Battery horses
and caissons will be furnished the command at
Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-27

RIDENoUR CONVICTED trial of T.
A. Ridenour at Winchester, charged with
the murder of a young man named Andrew
Broy, resulted last Thursday in verdict
of murder in the first degree. The jury
was out only one hour. Jury took but one
ballot. The case was on trial fifteen days.
His counsel moved for new trial.
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A Card.

To my JeiloW.citizess of Artgu sta:
After thanking those of you who supported
me in the late Primary, most heartily for you
kindness, I desire to say that shall support
Mr. ]. N. Ryan, the nominee, with earnest
ness, and ask my friends to do the same.
To those who did not support me. l desire
to say that. all the same. count them as my
friends. and fully recognize that every man
has his preference end that in choosing some
one else, he had no less irdly feelings to me.
Very Respectfully.
JOSEPH B. WOODWARD.
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Y. M. G. A.-The time has come when the
Y. M. G. A, hall Will not accommodate the
crowd that usually attends public days,
hence for some time past the Association has
been holding the meetings in the various
churches.
Next Sunday the meeting will be open to
the public, and will be held in the LIST Presby-
terrain Church. Subject-"The Beatitudes."
Matt. 9Th, l to Is.
The hour for meeting from May LIST to Oct.
LIST will be $3.50 sharp. Mr.. H. M. McIlhany
will lead
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Shirley & TAYLORs.

The dogs that the Valyey Vb,ginian said
should be set upon the commissioners who
carried around the ballot-boxes do not seem to
have done the work hoped for by that journal.
If the movablea ballot box had made them
half as mad as 1t did the Virginidn, there
would have been danger; but it seems that,
outside of the Republican kennel, there were
no mad dogs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-27

Sheriff Speck, Chief of Police Waters, and
Deputy Clerk Terry, returned from Preston
Co., w. Va, on the 2lst inst, where they had
been as with esses in the case of W. D. Prichard.
arrested here last July for DEMONSTRATING. The
prisoner was sentenced to four years in the
penitentiary.
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COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.

To the Voters of augusta County =
hereby announce myself rs a candidate for
the Office of COMMISSIONERS OF THE REVENUE
for North River Township. shall feel thank
full for the vote of any man. irrespective OF
party. Politically, l am a Republican and II
elected shall give my best efforts to the work
melting out justice to all.
Respectfully,
apf27-tde JACOB T. EWING.
To the Voters Of augusta C0unty:-
I hereby announce myself a candidate fol
the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
for Middle River District. In making this an
nouncement, beg leaye on behalf OF myself
to say that am a young man, un&cquainted
with the workings of political parties, and
come before you on my own merit, confident
in my capacity to discharge the duties of the
Office. A. STUART HOUFF.
mar9-tde
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MARRIAGES..

PLEcKER-RoLLER.-Apr 3rd. at the residence
of the late Jno W. Roller, ESQ.,. near Weyer's
Cave. by Rev. B. r. Carnahan, Mr.. VIM. d.
Picker and Miss Jennie NJ. Roller, both OF
Augusta county, Va.
PLowDEN-RoDGERs.-A Pisgah Church, High
land o., Va, this. Wednesday evening, Rev.
Jas Plowden, of Magnolia. s. c., and Miss
Maggie L Rodgers, daughter Of Mr.. VIM. G.
Rodgers, of Meadow Dale, Highland county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-27

THE HALE HoUsE.-The guests of this pop
ular hotel were notified last week by the pro-
prietors. Messrs Fitz & Woodward. of their
purpose not to continue to run it after the first
OF May. subsequently that conclusion was re-
considered, and the establishment will con-
tinue as formerly.
When 1t was announced that the "Hals'
would be closed, there was a general express
sion of regret which was communicated to the
Proprietors with an urgent request that they
would continue, for there is not more popu-
lar hotel on the lines of travel in this section
OF Virginia. They have responded, as their
patrons and friends desired, and now the
"Hale" remains as in the past furnishing q
pleasant home to all who enter its doors.
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StauntOn Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
Qfnranfnn No mr. GO 1897

Staunton. Va. Apr. rs, 1887. ;
The wheat market is fairly active and OF
firmer tone-f1rst grade bringing So cents. This
brief comment will represent the state of the
European markets and the markets of the
United States.
Hay dull
Corn has advanced and demand increasing.
In wholesale grocery lines, coffee is still adj
vancng Sugar is quoted slightly lower
Country butter is lower, and eggs have de-
clined since last week.
Irish potatoes ara in demand, and are quoted
as so cents.
The quotations are wholesale. not retail
Country Produce.
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RYRUR OF FIGS

up Co. San Francisco, CAL, is Natures Own
true Laxative 1t is the most easily taken and
the most pleasantly effective remedy known
to cleanse the system when bilious or costive
to dispel headaches, colds, and fevers; to cure
habitual constipation, indigestion. etc. For
sale in so cents and Sl.00 bottles, by w. M. AL
LEN Bro, Staunion, Va. feb2 Silly